Austin Area Commission For The Arts Inc

Organization Overview

Austin Area Commission For The Arts Inc, operating under the name Austin Area Arts, is located in Austin, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (T70) the organization is classified as: Federated Giving Programs, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Austin Area Arts employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Area Arts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Austin Area Arts generated $703.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $405.7k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CREATE A VIBRANT AND SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY THAT BENEFITS PEOPLE IN AUSTIN AND THE SURROUNDING AREA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PARAMOUNT THEATRE - MAINTAIN THE HISTORIC 1929 PARAMOUNT THEATRE, PRESENT LIVE MUSIC AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTS AND OFFER LOW COST RENTAL VENUE TO THE AREA'S ARTS COMMUNITY. OFFERED 85 EVENTS, SERVING 3,036 PEOPLE, INCLUDING 14 LIVE MUSIC SHOWS, 3 DANCE SHOWS, AND 1 COMEDY SHOW. ADDED HEARING ASSISTIVE DEVICES FOR PATRONS WITH HEARING LOSS.


ARTWORKS CENTER - PROVIDE A VENUE FOR ARTISTS TO CREATE, DISPLAY AND SELL THEIR ART; PROVIDE ART EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES. 105 RETAIL ARTISTS GENERATED $50,000+ GROSS RETAIL SALES. OFFERED 72 EVENTS INCLUDING 59 CLASSES (40 FOR KIDS) AND 6 FINE ART EXHIBITS.


ARTWORKS FESTIVAL - CELEBRATE VISUAL, PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTISTS WITH A FREE TWO-DAY EVENT IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN AUSTIN. EVENT CONTRIBUTES TO COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE AND GENERATES ECONOMIC IMPACT FOR LOCAL LODGING, RESTAURANTS AND RETAIL. 6,500 VISITORS ENJOYED 55 JURIED EXHIBITING ARTISTS FROM 10 STATES, 13 ARTWORKS WEEK EVENTS, 12 MUSIC ACTS, 7 AUTHORS, 6 HANDS-ON ART EXPERIENCES, AND 4 PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Laura S Helle
Executive Director
$72,298
Gretchen Ramlo
President
$0
Belita Schindler
Secretary, Vice President
$0
Mary Anne Wolesky
President - Part Year
$0
Randall Kramer
Vice President, Treasurer
$0
Rick Young
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
The Joseph Company
Installation Of Sprinkler System
$236,284
All Weather Roof
Construction - Replaced Roof
$174,640
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$11,528
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $101,047
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$620,893
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$733,468
Total Program Service Revenue$28,181
Investment income $2,304
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$14,001
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$45,054
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,327
Net Income from Gaming Activities -$3,014
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $703,498

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Austin Area Commission For The Arts Inc has recieved totaling $60,008.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Hormel Foods Corporation Chartible Tr

Austin, MN

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SUPPORT

$18,000
Mayo Clinic Group Return

Rochester, MN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$15,000
$11,361
Mardag Foundation

St Paul, MN

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT FOR AUSTIN AREA ARTS

$10,000
Charles K Blandin Foundation

Grand Rapids, MN

PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION

$5,000
Amg Charitable Gift Foundation

Greenwood Village, CO

PURPOSE: ARTS

$500
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